Sea Cruising :   For those who prefer a more restful way of seeing the scenic wonders of Thailland’s marine life, sea cruising is a good alternative. There is a choice of luxury passenger liners plying the waters along both coasts, while tour boats offer regular day trips from bases such as Phuket, Pattaya and Ko Samui. Local long-tailed boats can be hired for trips to nearby scenic islands for snorkeling.

The Gulf of Thailand : During the months of May to October, the weather in the Gulf is ideal for cruising.  Choices of one-night to four-night cruises are available.

One night takes you to Pattaya and back, two nights take you to Ko Chang. 

Three-nights enable you to cruise the islands of Ko Samui, Ko Tao and Nang Nual with opportunities of snorkeling. The four-night cruise takes you through the Ang Thong Islands, on to Nang Nual and Ko Tao. Most cruise boats have several leisure facilities on board such as jacuzzis, games shows and disco.

The Andaman Sea : Cruising season is from November to May, and cruises leave from Phuket. The shortest cruise takes in Ko Phi Phi and other islands in Krabi. A three-day cruise visits Krabi, the Similan Islands, and the Surin Islands.